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We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information, please visit our qualification websites at [www.edexcel.com](www.edexcel.com) or [www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively](www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at www.edexcel.com/contactus](at www.edexcel.com/contactus).  \nPearson: helping people progress, everywhere.  \nPearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries in 100 languages we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at: [www.pearson.com/uk](www.pearson.com/uk)  \n[This specification is Issue 3](This specification is Issue 3) . Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website: [www.edexcel.com](www.edexcel.com)  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein.(Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at the time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 91251 5  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2014  \nIntroduction  \nThe Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Language is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson .  \nThe Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Language must be taken with Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 Edexcel GCSE in English Literature.  \nAbout this specification  \n􀁸 The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Language has been developed to meet the KS4 Programme of Study for English Language.  \n􀁸 This qualification has a three-unit structure to allow students to develop skills in analysing language and writing skills for imaginative and practical tasks. It also includes the Speaking and Listening Endorsement.  \n􀁸 The qualification provides the opportunity to explore the ways spoken language works and to write for the spoken voice in a variety of forms.  \n􀁸 Each unit offers a range of texts: familiar and new literary texts as well as a selection of paper-based and digital non-fiction texts for language study.  \n􀁸 The content and structure of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Language qualification provides options for common teaching and learning with the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English and the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Literature qualifications.  \n􀁸 The requirements for the teaching aspects of Functional Skills are addressed in this qualification.  \nStudents must abide by the statutory requirements for the study of English at Key Stage 4. Please see page 39 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland requirements.  \nContents  \nSpecification at a glance 1  \nA Qualification content 3  \nNational Qualifications Framework (NQF) criteria 3  \nKey subject aims 3  \nKnowledge, skills and understanding 3  \nUnit 1: English Today 5  \nOverview 5  \nDetails of texts to be studied 5  \nAssessment 6  \nUnit content 7  \nControlled assessment — Studying written language (reading) task 8  \nAssessment criteria for Studying written langu","cbCaif9RbHeDMpuI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif9RbHeDMpuI","pdf",1423483,74,"English","# Specification at a glance\n# A Qualification content\n## National Qualifications Framework (NQF) criteria\n## Key subject aims\n## Knowledge, skills and understanding\n## Unit 1: English Today\n### Overview\n### Details of texts to be studied\n### Assessment\n## Controlled assessment — Studying written language (reading)\n## Controlled assessment — Writing\n## Unit 2: The Writer’s Voice\n### Overview\n### Details of texts to be studied\n### Assessment\n## Unit 3: Spoken Language\n### Overview\n### Details of spoken language to be studied\n### Assessment\n# Speaking and Listening Endorsement\n## Overview\n## Assessment\n# B Assessment\n## Assessment summary\n## Assessment Objectives and weightings\n# C Resources, support and training\n## FREE Teacher Support Materials\n## Training\n## Support services\n# D Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What qualification does this specification cover and what is the qualification code?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Language, with qualification code 2EN01.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the GCSE English Language qualification structured?\",\"answer\":\"It uses a three-unit structure to support language analysis and writing skills, and it includes the Speaking and Listening Endorsement.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of controlled assessment tasks are included?\",\"answer\":\"The specification includes controlled assessment tasks such as Studying written language (reading), Writing, Spoken Language Study, and Writing for the Spoken Voice, each with assessment criteria.\"}]","Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Language - Issue 3 - Specification | PDF",1792472630,186]